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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Richard Daley persist in calling Chicago O'Hare International Airport?
(a) The Chicago Airstrip.
(b) O'Hara.
(c) Kennedy International.
(d) The Airfield.

2. What would Richard Daley do if he discovered one of his married, Catholic appointees was having an affair?
(a) He would get pictures of the officials indiscretions and use them to coerce his cooperation.
(b) He would see to it that his public service career in Chicago came to an end.
(c) He would ignore it if he was a popular official.
(d) He would encourge him to get marriage counceling.

3. Why did Royko consider Richard Daley to be a believable father figure to Chicagoans?
(a) He liked sitting in a rocker during public meetings.
(b) He frequently attended weddings and gave away the bride.
(c) He looked old and bald like a father.
(d) He was like many fathers who worked long hours and said what he meant.

4. What is the topic for Chapter II?
(a) Chicago and organized crime.
(b) Chicago models apartied.
(c) Richard Daley comes of age.
(d) Richard Daley's rough life.

5. How did Richard Daley's day begin and end?
(a) With a kiss from his wife.
(b) With a ride in his limo.
(c) With a police review of his enemies activities.
(d) With a cup of cofee and a blintz.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was in the front and back of Richard Daley's house?

2. In his earlier years as Chicago Mayor, Richard Daley walked down Michigan Avenue to greet people. Why did he stop the practice?

3. How often were Richard Daley's phones checked for bugs?

4. What skills did Richard Daley learn in the Christian Brothers technical school?

5. What defined the geographic areas of Chicago?

(see the answer key)

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